Job Opportunities
Jane Kahn Research & Writing Legal Fellow
Experience: 0-3 years
Compensation: $107,426-$134,055* plus benefits
* The salary for this position is based upon a non-negotiable salary scale for attorneys at PLO.
Start Date: January to September 2027
Duration: One year
Location: Remote from Arizona, California, or New York (in-office attendance in PLO’s Berkeley, California office is welcome, but not required for this position)
Application Due: August 12, 2026 by 11:59 PM PT
The Role: The Prison Law Office Jane Kahn Writing and Research Legal Fellowship is a one-year position for attorneys with a commitment to civil rights and criminal justice reform, and offers the Fellow the opportunity to obtain unparalleled training and experience in research and writing and other aspects of public interest legal practice. The fellowship is named in honor of Jane Kahn, a pioneering, creative, and compassionate attorney who fought for decades to advance the rights and dignity of people behind bars. This is a research and writing fellowship. On occasion, the Fellow may tour prisons, jails, and/or juvenile facilities and interview incarcerated people and correctional staff to monitor compliance with class action settlement agreements. The Fellow’s principal role will consist of research and writing.
To be considered for the position, please submit the following materials, via BambooHR, by August 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM PT:
Cover letter
Resume
Legal writing sample (confidential information may be redacted)
List of three references
Litigation Paralegal
Experience: 5+ years of experience as a litigation paralegal in a California law firm or legal organization
Location: Berkeley, CA (hybrid workplace, in-office attendance required with up to 3 days remote each week)
Classification: Non-Exempt, Full-Time, Bargaining Unit position
Compensation: Prison Law Office uses a salary scale commensurate with experience. For 5 to 12 years of experience, the Litigation Paralegal compensation is $120,960 - $138,000, plus benefits *The compensation for this position is based upon a collective bargaining agreement; the range listed is from the 2026-2027 salary scale.
Application Deadline: August 23, 2026, at 11:59 pm PT. Priority will be given to those who apply by the August 23 deadline, though applications will remain open until the position has been filled.
Position Summary: The Litigation Paralegal plays a key role in supporting attorneys through all phases of complex litigation and case management, including discovery, document production, filings, and trial preparation. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines across active cases. The Litigation Paralegal will serve as a key liaison among attorneys, courts, and external parties, ensuring compliance with all filing requirements and case deadlines. The Litigation Paralegal will work under the direction and supervision of attorneys.
To be considered for the position, please submit the following materials via BambooHR, the priority application window will close on August 23rd at 11:59 pm PT:
your resume,
a cover letter explaining your interest in the position and alignment with our mission, and
a writing sample of no more than 5 pages, on any subject. Please include a note describing what the sample is.
Prison Law Office is committed to creating an equitable, diverse, and inclusive organization and community. We can only maintain excellence by recruiting and retaining a diverse staff that includes all races, ages, backgrounds, citizenships, national origins, disabilities, gender identities, languages, military experiences, sexual orientations, religions, socioeconomic status, work experiences and historically excluded communities.